Fremont Community Foundation's Cajun Crawl highlights weekend events

Reminiscent of the food served in New Orleans, the festivities will arrive at 6 p.m. Saturday during Fremont Community Foundation's annual Cajun Crawl in the Quality Inn at 3075 E. U.S. 50.

"It is the first fundraiser of the year," said Fremont Community Foundation President Dan Brown. "It's our smallest fundraiser of the year, (but) it's already sold out. We have 170 people (coming) to that (event)."

During the evening, entertainers Lobo and Sheryl Show along with some friends will provide a variety of live music. In the meantime, those attending are encouraged to dress up with their masks, costumes and funny hats.

This year's menu will consist of Cajun food, which includes jambalaya, gumbo, catfish and more.

"(We'll also have) a silent auction with a lot of great items," Brown said. "It's tons of fun."

He said this event kicks off the fundraising season for the Fremont Community Foundation.

Other weekend events are listed below:

Friday

Potluck, Open Mic will be offered from 5-8 p.m. in the Florence Senior Community Center, 100 Railroad St. Dinner at 5 p.m. Enjoy Country Gospel music. $2 suggested donation.

Cañon City Elks Lodge No. 610 will host a Mardi Gras event in the Elks Down Under, featuring Cajun food, beads, music and more. The festivities kick off at 6 p.m. for Elks and their guests at 404 Macon Ave.

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The Cañon City Middle School Falcon Theater will present several melodramas "Alias Smedley Pewtree" or ... "The Villain of Glitter Gulch" by Tim Kelly and "The Paper Bag Bandit Rides Again' or ... 'Behind the Cheap Mask" by Robert Swift at 7 p.m. in CCMS at 1215 Main St. Tickets are $6 for reserved seats; $5 for general admission; $3 for students and senior citizens. For more information, call the school at 276-5740.

Saturday

The Boys & Girls Club of Fremont County will host a breakfast from 7-10 a.m. in Chili's at 106 Latigo Lane. Tickets are $7 for an all-you-can-eat meal. Only a limited number of tickets will be available at the door, so tickets should be purchased in advance at the Boys & Girls Club at 129 N. Fourth St. All proceeds will benefit the programs of the Boys & Girls Club. Call 719-345-4038 for more information.

Dr. Seuss Birthday Party will be celebrated at 11 a.m. in the Cañon City Public Library, 516 Macon Ave. Celebrities will read "The Cat in the Hat" in the library along with Dr. Seuss's most beloved stories. The celebration is not just for Dr. Seuss' birthday, but also to promote the importance of developing a love for reading at an early age.

U.S. Senate Candidates Forum will be presented at 1 p.m. in Mountain View Core Knowledge School gymnasium at 890 Field Ave. Invited participants include Ken Buck, Owen Hill, Randy Baumgardner, Amy Stephens, Jaime McMillan, Mark Aspiri and Floyd Trujillo. Everyone is invited. Co-sponsored by the Royal Gorge Tea Party and the Royal Gorge Republican Women.

Saturday Night games and treats will be provided from 5:30-9:30 p.m. in the Florence Senior Community Center. $2 suggested donation.

Sunday, March 2

Breakfast will be served from 8-11 a.m. in the VFW Post No. 4061 at 215 Cottonwood Ave. Meals for adults are $6, $3 for children 9-12 and free for children 8 and under. Groups call ahead at 275-9886.

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